What is an Automatic Stay? When you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, an automatic stay goes into effect. An automatic stay is a court order that prevents creditors from starting or continuing any debt collection activities, such as a debt collection lawsuit. It also protects against foreclosures, repossessions, and wage garnishments. An…
Georgia has updated its bicycle safety laws. Effective this month (July 2021), the updated legislation gives both drivers and cyclists new guidance as to passing a bicycle on the roadway and, for the first time, provides enforcement for violation of the law. Georgia’s “Three Feet” Law Under the original version of this law, O.C.G.A. §…
